Kankakee County Transfer on Death Instrument Form

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Kankakee County Transfer on Death Instrument

Kankakee County Transfer on Death Instrument

Fill in the blank form formatted to comply with all recording and content requirements.

Document Last Validated 7/20/2026
Kankakee County Transfer on Death Instrument Guide

Kankakee County Transfer on Death Instrument Guide

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Kankakee County Completed Example of the Transfer on Death Instrument Document

Kankakee County Completed Example of the Transfer on Death Instrument Document

Example of a properly completed Illinois Transfer on Death Instrument document for reference.

Document Last Validated 7/17/2026

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Important: Your property must be located in Kankakee County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the office below.

Where to Record Your Documents

Kankakee County Recorder of Deeds

Address:
189 East Court St, Rm. 201
Kankakee, Illinois 60901

Hours: 8:30 to 12:30 & 1:30 to 4:30 M-F

Phone: (815) 937-2980

Recording Tips for Kankakee County:
  • Double-check legal descriptions match your existing deed
  • Bring extra funds - fees can vary by document type and page count
  • Ask for certified copies if you need them for other transactions

Cities and Jurisdictions in Kankakee County

Properties in any of these areas use Kankakee County forms:

  • Aroma Park
  • Bonfield
  • Bourbonnais
  • Bradley
  • Buckingham
  • Essex
  • Grant Park
  • Herscher
  • Hopkins Park
  • Kankakee
  • Manteno
  • Momence
  • Reddick
  • Saint Anne
  • Union Hill

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Hours, fees, requirements, and more for Kankakee County

How do I get my forms?

Forms are available for immediate download after payment. The Kankakee County forms will be in your account ready to download to your computer. An account is created for you during checkout if you don't have one. Forms are NOT emailed.

Are these forms guaranteed to be recordable in Kankakee County?

Yes. Our form blanks are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable formatting requirements used for recording in Kankakee County, including margin requirements, font requirements, and other layout standards. This guarantee applies to formatting, not to the legal sufficiency of information entered by the user or the suitability of a form for a particular transaction.

Can I reuse these forms?

Yes. You can reuse the forms for your personal use. For example, if you have multiple properties in Kankakee County you only need to order once.

What do I need to use these forms?

The forms are PDFs that you fill out on your computer. You'll need Adobe Reader (free software that most computers already have). You do NOT enter your property information online - you download the blank forms and complete them privately on your own computer.

Are there any recurring fees?

No. This is a one-time purchase. Nothing to cancel, no memberships, no recurring fees.

How much does it cost to record in Kankakee County?

Recording fees in Kankakee County vary. Contact the recorder's office at (815) 937-2980 for current fees.

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Comparable to Ladybird, beneficiary, and enhanced life estate deeds, these instruments permit homeowners to name a beneficiary to gain title to their residential real property following the owner's death, while retaining absolute possession of and control over the property while alive. Because the Illinois document DOES NOT transfer ownership when it's executed, the owner may revoke the transfer at will, and is allowed to reallocate, sell, or otherwise dispose of the real estate as desired with no penalties, restrictions or obligation.

(Illinois Transfer on Death Package includes form, guidelines, and completed example)

Important: Your property must be located in Kankakee County to use these forms. Documents should be recorded at the office below.

This Transfer on Death Instrument meets all recording requirements specific to Kankakee County.

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The documents you receive here are guaranteed to meet or exceed the applicable Kankakee County recording format requirements. If there is a rejection caused by our formatting, we will correct the issue or refund your payment. This guarantee applies to document formatting only and does not extend to information entered by the user, the selection of the form, or the legal effect of the completed document.

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